Wyndano’s Cloak Is Going To Frankfurt!

September 29, 2010 – 2:21 pm

Wyndano's CloakThrilling news! Wyndano’s Cloak will be displayed at the 2010 Frankfurt International Book Fair, October 6 – 10. The Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest, most important book fair in the world. With a quarter of a million in attendance, the multi-hall, mile long fair ground in Frankfurt hosts the largest contingent of publishing professionals of any book fair; gathering more publishers, agents, authors, distributors, translators, and journalists than any other venue.

Wyndano’s Cloak will be exhibited at the Fair by the Independent Book Publishers Association, and also by the Combined Book Exhibit. Both exhibitors will be in the English Language hall of the Fair. IBPA’s display will be in Hall 8.0, Stand K-915. Combined Book Exhibit’s display will be in Hall 8.0, Stand S-961. Wyndano’s Cloak can be located in Combined Book Exhibit catalog and physical exhibit, which will be organized alphabetically by publisher name.

Also, Wyndano’s Cloak publisher, Tree Tunnel Press, has an aggressive schedule of Expos lined up this fall. In addition to Frankfurt, the book will be displayed at the following shows. If you’re there, stop by and pick up a Wyndano’s Cloak Flyer!

Illionois Library Association Annual Conference

  • Sept 29 – 30, Chicago Illinois
  • See at Combined Book Exhibit display

Midwest Book Sellers Association

  • October 2nd, River Centre, Saint Paul, MN
  • See at IBPA display

New England Book Sellers Show

  • Oct 2nd, Providence, RI
  • See at IBPA display

Massachusetts Library Association Convention

  • October 3 – 4, Sturbridge MA
  • See at ABE display

Pacific NW Booksellers Show

  • October 7-9, Portland, Oregon
  • See at NABE display

Northern Cal Booksellers Association

  • Oct 14-16, Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, CA
  • See at IBPA display
  • See at NABE display

New England Library Association Convention

  • October 17-19, Boxbourough, MA
  • See at CBE display

Portland Gift Show

  • Oct 21-23, Portland, Oregon
  • See at NABE display

Virginia Library Association Conference

  • October 21-22, Portsmouth, VA
  • See at ABE display

Pennsylvania Library Association Conference

  • October 24-27, Lancaster, PA
  • See at CBE display

New York Library Association Convention

  • November 2-5, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • See at CBE display

Michigan Library Association Convention

  • November 10-12, Acme MI
  • See at CBE display

California Library Assoc and School Library  Show

  • November 12-15, Sacramento California
  • See at NABE display

 Frankfurt Book Fair Press Release: 

http://tinyurl.com/2fgxawm
 

 

 
 
 

 

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Wyndano’s Cloak Says Hello to the Windy City

September 28, 2010 – 10:21 am

Wyndano’s Cloak will be displayed at the 2010 Illinois Libary Association Annual Conference, September 29 – 30.

ILA’s annual show will be in Chicago, Illinois’ most populous city, and home of the American Library Association. Many consider it to be the library capital of the US. Wyndano’s Cloak will be displayed by Combined Book Exhibit (CBE).

The conference is at Navy Pier, Festival Hall B. Exhibit schedule is Wednesday, 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm; and Thursday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. CBE’s catalog and physical exhibit are organized by Dewey Decimal Category.

If you’re attending the conference, stop by and have a look at Wyndano’s Cloak!

More info about the conference http://tinyurl.com/38coxfk

More info about about CBE can be found at http://tinyurl.com/2dxolkh

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Wyndano’s Cloak Sold Out At Borders Event!

September 26, 2010 – 4:56 pm
I’m still floating after my book signing at Borders in San Rafael. They sold out of Wyndano’s Cloak! It’s a wonderful store. The staff, who were friendly and kept busy by a store packed with customers, took the time to stop by my table to talk with me about the book. One of them rushed from the counter to tell me he liked what I said about how magic works in the story.

Live book signings remind me of what I enjoy the most about being an author: The opportunity to interact with children. The children yesterday were curious and enthusiastic. One girl came up to me and said, “Are you an author? I want to meet you. I want to be an author!” Every single child told me they love to read. Thank heavens, the future of the world is in safe! There was a long line to the cash register, and moms, dads, and kids had armfuls of hardbacks.

A portion of my profits from sales yesterday will go to DrawBridge, and their Executive Director, Pam Morton, spent the afternoon with me at Borders. She answered questions about the fantastic work DrawBridge does to bring expressive arts to homeless and vulnerable youth in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. As a psychologist, I’ve seen first hand how powerful art can be in the emotional growth of a child. DrawBridge announced earlier this month that the Walter & Elise Haas Fund awarded DrawBridge a $10,000 matching grant! So my contribution will get doubled! They’ve raised over $6,850 of the match so far. You can add your donation here:http://drawbridge.org/getinvolved.html. Thanks, Pam, it was great meeting you and partnering with DrawBridge.

The highlight of the day was the appearance of Marilyn LoRusso. Marilyn is a

Children’s Entertainer and Social Media Consultant. As Princess Polka Dot, Marilyn has entertained thousands of children for over 10 years with her passion for bringing joy and fun. On her blog, she says, “When you add a sense of FUN to any situation, it transforms the experience for you and everyone around you!” Marilyn proved that and more yesterday. Her helpfulness and support touched me deeply, and I’ll always treasure her kindness. You can learn more about Marilyn and Princess Polka at http://www.funitude.net/. Her forthcoming book, FUNitude – How to Raise Your FUNtelligence Quotient, will be at the top of my reading list. I can’t wait!

I’m looking forward to another super book signing and fundraiser for DrawBridge on Oct 2nd, 2 – 4 PM. I hope to see many of you there!

 

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Readers Favorite Awards 2010 Winners and Finalists Page is up!

September 9, 2010 – 6:48 am

Readers Favorite just posted on their website the list of winners and finalists of the 2010 Readers Favorite Awards. Wyndano’s Cloak took the Gold Medal in the Preteen category. The contest included forty genre categories.  Check out all the winners for some wonderful reads at http://tinyurl.com/2alejln. The Readers Favorite review of Wyndano’s Cloak may be read on their website at http://tinyurl.com/29ly6sb, or on the Reviews section of my website: http://www.arsilverberry.com/reviews

 

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New Covey Trailer Awards!

September 6, 2010 – 3:15 pm

 

I’m pleased to announce that Wyndano’s Cloak is entered in the August “New Covey Trailer Awards” for most intriguing trailer! Winners are determined by popular vote at http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com. The Wyndano’s Cloak trailer is #27. Scroll down the bar on the left and you’ll see it. Voting closes midnight 9/14. 

The trailer was created by M2 Productions. They were a joy to work with, and created a dramatic trailer. Trailer contests are a great way to get the word out about a book, and to give a book greater exposure. I hope you’ll consider voting for it!

Thanks for supporting the book!Peter

 

 

 

http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com

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Thesupermom.com Highly Recommends Wyndano’s Cloak!

September 5, 2010 – 10:59 am

I’m pleased to announce that popular parent blogger, Karlynn Johnston, of thesupermom.com, highly recommended Wyndano’s Cloak for preteens and young adults! Johnston said, “Silverberry weaves a magical tale . . . chock full of everything a great fantasy novel needs; dashing young men, adventures galore, treachery, love and intrigue . . . it’s an excellent foray into the genre of fantasy books. The fact that there are two strong, capable female main characters makes it exceptionally appropriate for girls this age.”

Update: 11/28/10 11:24 am.

It looks like Karlynn discontinued the supermom.com site, so the full review can no longer be seen there.

Here is the full text she had on her site:

Wyndano’s Cloak is chock full of everything a great fantasy novel needs; dashing young men, adventures galore, treachery, love and intrigue. The best part in my opinion, is that it isn’t the male characters who save the day but rather the two very strong female protagonists who are battling to save the kingdom from the evil that came from within and from outside.

Set in the magical Kingdom of Aerdem, we meet Princess Jen, the main character who is strong willed, determined and smart. She is forewarned of a terrible event that is going to happen, but only receives snatches of the whispered warning. She must figure out what is going to happen and prevent it in time.

Through her adventure we meet other characters; shy but brave Bit who is engaged to the Prince, other members of the royal family of Aerdem and we travel to the “plain world”.

By using two plot lines that meet and culminate wonderfully at the end, A.R. Silverberry weaves a magical tale that has you seamlessly bouncing between the two stories, excitedly wondering when and how they shall intertwine and resolve.

I highly recommend this book for pre-teens and young adults, it’s an excellent foray into the genre of fantasy books. The fact that there are two strong, capable female main characters makes it exceptionally appropriate for girls this age.

Review By, Karlynn Johnston, Thesupermom.com

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Interview on Sallyaroundthebay.com!

September 3, 2010 – 9:55 am

Sally Kuhlman just posted a wonderful interview of me on her website, Sallyaroundthebay (

http://sallyaroundthebay.com/2010/09/authors-around-the-bay-a-r-silverberry/). Because Sally reviews businesses, places, and other happenings around the San Francisco Bay Area, this was a fun interview; I got to share some personal likes, and what I love about living here in the Bay Area. For longtime residents or visitors, Sallayaroundthebay is a great resource for learning about wonderful restaurants, places to shop, and things to see. You can follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Sally_K, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SallyAroundTheBay

A press release about the interview may be found at: http://tinyurl.com/3xsd5od

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Wyndano’s Cloak Wins Gold Medal!

September 1, 2010 – 3:27 pm

I’m thrilled to announce that Wyndano’s Cloak won a gold medal in the 2010 Readers Favorite Awards, Preteen Category. I’m humbled to be honored among so many wonderful books. My deepest appreciation goes to Readers Favorite for giving the novel wider recognition. I will treasure this moment forever.

The book was also a finalist in two other categories: Young Adult and Science Fiction/Fantasy. The winners and finalists will be honored at a banquet in Las Vegas on November 6th. The event coincides with the Vegas Valley Book Festival, so I’m looking forward to networking and meeting lots of authors and others in the book industry.

More about the Readers Favorite Awards may be found at http://www.readersfavorite.com. They will post all the winners and finalists on their site by 9/15.

A press release about Wyndano’s Cloak winning the Readers Favorite Award may be found at: http://tinyurl.com/2ala722

 

 

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Upcoming Appearances

August 30, 2010 – 6:59 pm

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll read from and sign copies of Wyndano’s Cloak at Borders bookstores in San Rafael and Santa Cruz, California. The San Rafael event will be on September 25th, from 2 – 4 PM. The Santa Cruz event will be on October 2nd, from 2 – 4 PM. The events are part of my charitable fundraising book tour. A portion of author profit will be donated to DrawBridge, a nonprofit that provides expressive art programs for homeless and other vulnerable children in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. This organization is doing fantastic work with these children. Opportunities to create art helps children build self-esteem and self-confidence. DrawBridge describes their work this way: “DrawBridge’s art programs create an environment that fosters children’s sense of joy, creativity, and exuberance. DrawBridge strives to promote the wellbeing and stability of family by creating a supportive community where children help other children, establishing a lifetime of giving.”

Individuals that do not live in the Bay Area can support DrawBridge by donating directly at http://drawbridge.org.

I hope to see you there!

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Beijing International Book Fair!

August 24, 2010 – 1:52 am

I’m thrilled to announce that Wyndano’s Cloak will be displayed at the 2010 Beijing International Book Fair, Beijing, China, August 30 – September 3, 2010. The Combined Book Exhibit will display Wyndano’s Cloak at the Fair. The book, published by Tree Tunnel Press, can be located in Combined Book Exhibit’s catalog and physical exhibit, which will be organized alphabetically by publisher/company name.

I’m excited that the book is going to Beijing. With over 1 billion citizens, China is one of the largest markets on Earth. As such, they represent a lot of potential book sales. Book sales, rights sales, translation or distribution opportunities take place at the Fair. The Beijing International Book Fair is the best venue to break into the Asian Market, and generally garners attendance upwards of 200 thousand. Attendees’ love of English Language material will draw attention to books in English.

Requests for international rights should be directed to Tree Tunnel Press (http://www.treetunnelpress.com). Wyndano’s Cloak is available world wide, and may be ordered online, from brick-and-mortar bookstore, or directly from the distributor.

Atlas Books:
30 Amberwood Parkway
Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: 800-247-6553

A press release is available at PR Log: http://prlog.org/10880296

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